2023 GMC CANYON — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
87
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
62
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 GMC CANYON
The 2023 GMC CANYON has received a total of 87 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR. 62 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (16 complaints), Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking (11 complaints), and Engine (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2023 GMC CANYON
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2023 GMC CANYON, potentially affecting up to 223,188 vehicles.
Recall 24V703000 — SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
| 151 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chevrolet Colorado and 2023 GMC Canyon vehicles. The left or right front seat may have a seat belt buckle attachment bolt that was not tightened properly.
Consequence: A loose seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the left and right front seat belt buckle attachment bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 30, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number...
View full details →Recall 24V237000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 17 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front wheel hub bolts may have been over-tightened and damaged during installation.
Consequence: Damaged bolts may loosen or break, which can result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this...
View full details →Recall 24V133000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
| 55,755 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
Consequence: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 24V133000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:CAMERA/SENSOR
| 55,755 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
Consequence: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 24V133000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 55,755 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
Consequence: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 24V133000 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
| 55,755 vehicles affected
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles. The front camera module (FCM) system may falsely detect an obstacle, causing the automatic emergency braking (AEB) to engage unexpectedly.
Consequence: Unexpected automatic emergency braking can cause the vehicle to abruptly stop or slow down, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the front camera module (FCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2023 GMC CANYON
87 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 GMC CANYON. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags Air Bagrestraint Control Module | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Assist | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Warning | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemcompressor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Upper radiator hose gasket leaks at connection point to radiator and no gasket replacement part. GMC forces you to buy entire hose
Top radiator hose is leaking coolant. Radiator hose O ring appears to be faulty.
Top radiator hose is leaking coolant. Radiator hose O ring appears to be faulty.
Upper radiator hose is leaking
Safety Rating for the 2023 GMC CANYON
The 2023 GMC CANYON received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2023 GMC CANYON
General Motors, LLC has issued 62 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 GMC CANYON. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
N242451030-03 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Customer Satisfaction Program. Certain vehicles may require software updates that improve the customer experience and optimize future over-the-air updates. Dealers will perform a comprehensive software update.
24-NA-170 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Check Engine Lamp Illuminated with HVAC Related DTC.
PIP5865D — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of DTC P30BF failing on low mile vehicles due to the possibility of the cylinder 1/2 sliding barrel binding on intake camshaft.
N242452130 — ENGINE
Service Update. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the Engine Control Module (ECM) does not sufficiently control fuel injector flow rate under certain driving conditions. Dealers are to reprogram the ECM.
PIE0808A — ENGINE
This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC) with Multiple DTCs set.
PIT6295 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they encounter a customer vehicle with the concern of the HUD being inoperative, Engineering is aware and once a fix is available, this PI will be updated.
PIT6295 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they encounter a customer vehicle with the concern of the HUD being inoperative, Engineering is aware and once a fix is available, this PI will be updated.
PIT6098B — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This Preliminary information communicates to the technicians that GM is aware of this issue and are root causing the concern. Once a solution is available, the PI will be updated to reflect the new direction.
PIE0808 — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated on Driver Information Center (DIC).
24-NA-235 — STEERING
This technical bulletin provides a procedure to correct the condition of Steering Column Rattle and Turn Signal Over Cancels.
Showing 10 of 62 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 GMC CANYON
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GMC CANYON
- 2018 GMC CANYON — 65 complaints
- 2019 GMC CANYON — 18 complaints
- 2020 GMC CANYON — 19 complaints
- 2021 GMC CANYON — 13 complaints
- 2022 GMC CANYON — 34 complaints
- 2023 GMC CANYON (current)
- 2024 GMC CANYON — 250 complaints
- 2025 GMC CANYON — 10 complaints
- 2026 GMC CANYON — 0 complaints
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